Zubenelgenubi
Zubenelgenubi
Keywords: Balance, social justice, rectifying wrongs, tipping the scales
General Meaning:
Zubenelgenubi (Alpha Librae) forms the southern scale of Libra. Its name means "the southern claw" from the older Scorpion imagery. In astrology it carries themes of weighing actions and seeking fair outcomes. It can signify both justice and the downfall of those who act dishonorably.
High Expression:
- Strong sense of right and wrong
- Desire to mend inequity in communities
- Negotiation skills and impartial judgment
Shadow Expression:
- Struggles with indecision or moral conflict
- Risk of scandal if integrity falters
Zubenelgenubi Conjunction:
Planetary Body + Zubenelgenubi (≤1° orb)
Description:
A planet conjunct this star is challenged to uphold principles. Rewards come when integrity guides choices, but lapses can lead to public repercussions.
Examples:
- Sun conjunct Zubenelgenubi: Life path involves justice or ethics work.
- Moon conjunct Zubenelgenubi: Strong emotional reactions to unfairness.
- Mercury conjunct Zubenelgenubi: Mediator or advocate through speech.
- Venus conjunct Zubenelgenubi: Relationships tested for equality and respect.
- Mars conjunct Zubenelgenubi: Fights for worthy causes; must avoid self-righteous anger.
- Jupiter conjunct Zubenelgenubi: Success in law, diplomacy, or social programs.
- Saturn conjunct Zubenelgenubi: Harsh lessons when ethics are ignored.
- Uranus conjunct Zubenelgenubi: Radical reforms aimed at justice.
- Neptune conjunct Zubenelgenubi: Idealistic drive to heal collective wounds.
- Pluto conjunct Zubenelgenubi: Deep transformation through confronting corruption.
Metaphysical/Esoteric Layer:
This star can be invoked to balance karmic debts. It reminds practitioners that every action weighs upon the scales of cosmic justice. Working with it supports integrity and fairness.
Ritual Application
Not a ritual for the star — a list of working types where this star lends support.
Ideal for:
- Court case or legal magic
- Collective healing and truth-telling circles
Not suited for:
- Manipulative or coercive workings
Effective timing:
- When Zubenelgenubi rises at dawn in early spring
Affirmation:
"I walk the path of fairness, correcting imbalance with courage and care."
🔭 Star Data (computed)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Designation | α² Librae |
| Constellation | Libra |
| Right ascension (J2000) | 14h 50m 52.7s |
| Declination (J2000) | -16° 02′ 30″ |
| Ecliptic longitude, J2000.0 | 15°04′ Scorpio (λ = 225.079°) |
| Ecliptic longitude, 2026.0 | 15°26′ Scorpio (λ = 225.442°) |
| Ecliptic latitude | +0.33° |
| Visual magnitude | 2.75 |
| Precession drift | ≈ +50.3″ per year in longitude (1° per ≈ 71.6 years) |
Conjunction window (≤ 1° orb, epoch 2026): a body is conjunct Zubenelgenubi when its longitude lies between 14°26′ Scorpio and 16°26′ Scorpio. Fixed-star contacts are traditionally judged by longitude (zodiacal conjunction); declination contacts are handled in Parallels and Contra-parallels.
Sign hub: Scorpio · Index: Fixed Stars
Sources (star data)
- Swiss Ephemeris fixed-star catalogue
sefstars.txt(ICRS/Hipparcos-based positions, proper motions, magnitudes): https://github.com/aloistr/swisseph/blob/master/ephe/sefstars.txt — ecliptic longitudes computed for this vault with Astropy 8.0 (GeocentricMeanEcliptic, mean equinox of J2000.0 and of 2026-01-01) - IAU Working Group on Star Names (WGSN), approved proper names: https://www.iau.org/public/themes/naming_stars/